Harlow District Council8 days agoCouncil buys abandoned cinema in regeneration planHarlow Council vows to breathe new life into the former town centre Odeon building.8 days ago13 May 2026How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.13 May 20263 May 2026Five things we learnt from five party interviewsThe five key takeaways from interviews with senior party leaders ahead of Thursday's local elections.3 May 20266 Mar 2026Labour votes for Conservative council budgetIn a rare move, opposition Labour members also voted for the budget, which is freezing taxes.6 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Controversial town centre building set for revampIt could be demolished or stripped back to its concrete frame, a council leader says. 3 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.19 Feb 202616 Jan 2026Elections should be cancelled, says Harlow CouncilConservative leader Dan Swords says the pressure of preparing for council reform is "unprecedented".16 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Arson attacked bandstand could reopen by MarchThe structure "will once again become a centrepiece for major gatherings", says a council leader.5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026What will make Essex's politics headlines in 2026?Political reporter Simon Dedman looks at the biggest issues coming up in Essex this year.5 Jan 2026...
